Element 4 Communication Flashcards
What is the bell-buzzer code for police assistance?
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What does the bell-buzzer code 1-2 mean?
Close Doors (Power Operated).
What does the bell-buzzer code 1 mean?
Stop.
What does the bell-buzzer code 2 mean?
Ready to Start.
What does the bell-buzzer code 3 mean?
Set Back.
What does the bell-buzzer code 3-3 mean?
Guard required by driver, or driver/guard required to attend telephone.
What does the bell-buzzer code 4 mean?
Slow Down.
What does the bell-buzzer code 5 mean?
Driver leaving the train in accordance with the rules.
What does the bell-buzzer code 6 mean?
Draw Forward.
What does the bell-buzzer 2-2 mean?
Do not open the doors.
What is the bell-buzzer code for checking the door interlock after a door test has been completed?
3-2-1.
Off all the bell-buzzer codes discussed, which if any do not require to be repeated back by the driver/guard?
3-2-1. Only the interlock is being tested.
During daylight, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to draw forward?
Either arm moved in a circular motion at shoulder height. Moved away from the body.
During daylight, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to Set Back?
Either arm continually being bent and extended across the chest and back to the full-extended position.
During daylight, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to Slow Down?
Either arm extended at shoulder height and moved up and down.
During daylight, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to Stop?
Two arms raised above the head.
During daylight, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to Ease Up?
Two hands raised above the head, clapping motion.
During daylight, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to Stop when riding on a vehicle?
Either arm extended horizontally from the vehicle window.
During daylight, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to Build up the Air?
A clenched fist punched up into the air.
During darkness, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to draw forward?
A white hand signal moved up and down the body vertically.
During darkness, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to Set Back?
A white handsignal moved across the body at waist height.
During darkness, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to Ease Up?
A green handsignal moved across the body at waist height.
During darkness, which handsignal would be given to the driver to advise him to Stop?
A red handsignal held steady.
During darkness,which hand signal would you use if the movement is required to be done slowly?
A green light would be used.
If the bell/buzzer communication was inoperative how would you give the Driver the Ready to Start signal during daylight?
A Green Flag held steady or by reaching a clear verbal understanding with the Driver
If the bell/buzzer was inoperative how would you give the Driver the Ready to Start signal during darkness or poor visibility?
A Green Lamp held steady or by reaching a clear verbal understanding with the Driver.
If your train is being assisted in the rear, which Driver would you give the Ready to Start signal to?
The Driver in the rear.
What Handsignal would Platform Staff give you to indicate that doors are not obstructed during darkness?
A White light held steadily.
During daylight what handsignal would you receive from Station Staff to indicate that station work is complete and all the doors were closed on a Slam Door train?
One Arm raised above the head.
During poor visibility or darkness how would Station Staff indicate to you that station work was complete?
A White light held steady above the head.
What hand signal would Platform Staff give you to indicate that the doors are properly closed and nobody is trapped during daylight?
One Arm raised above the head.
What must you do if you become involved in any unusual incidents
Submit a report before the end of your shift
How would you assist the driver when the train required to be turned or reversed.
One bell once past the appropriate signal
What does the “Ready to Start” signal indicate to the Driver?
That Station Work is complete.
